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Find Your Joy with Fairfax County Public Library!

April 15, 2026

Celebrate National Library Week • April 19-25, 2026 "I love libraries enthusiastically every week! To serve as Honorary Chair for National Library Week takes that enthusiasm to a whole new level. Ce...

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Thank You Volunteers! Board of Trustees Honors 2026 Star Volunteers

April 20, 2026

With 23 branches serving more than a million people, Fairfax County Public Library relies on many people to support the needs and interests of the community. In addition to the amazing staff who work tirelessly to provide services, programming and as...

Coming Soon: Kingstowne Regional Library

April 8, 2026

Alexandria, VA — Fairfax County Public Library is pleased to announce that the new Kingstowne Regional Library, located in the Franconia Governmental Center (7130 Silver Lake Blvd., Alexandria), will open to the public on Saturday, April 11 at 10 ...

From Sea to Shining Sea: Celebrating America’s Natural Legacy

March 31, 2026

As one of the world’s most climatically diverse countries, the United States is home to countless natural wonders. From the beaches to mountain ranges, grassland and prairies to ice caps, explore all of these beautiful landscapes from the comfort o...

Fairfax County Public Library Receives 2026 Virginia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award

March 24, 2026

Richmond, VA – Ever wonder what happens to out-of-date or unneeded copies of the books on our shelves? What about a book that’s been returned irreparably damaged by an accidental coffee spill? Libraries actually have a lot of fascinating behind-t...

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FCPL Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Annual Staff Excellence Awards

March 18, 2026

At their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) Board of Trustees took time to honor several library employees with staff excellence awards. From Feb. 1-14, library users nominated staff members for recogniti...

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Celebrate 250 Years of Women’s History with FCPL

March 1, 2026

Over the course of the United States of America’s 250-year history, countless women have played a role in shaping our nation into what it is today. This Women’s History Month, join Fairfax County Public Library and celebrate the lives and stories...

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